Which of the following characteristics or components is (are) distinctive to archaea?
A) Unique genes not found in other domains
B) Branched, long-chain hydrocarbons
C) A lack of peptidoglycan
D) Lipids with glycerol-ether linkages
E) All of the above

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All of the characteristics listed are distinctive to archaea. Unique genes not found in other domains, branched long-chain hydrocarbons, and lipids with glycerol-ether linkages are all features that set archaea apart from bacteria and eukaryotes. Additionally, archaea lack peptidoglycan in their cell walls, another distinguishing feature.

Which of the Following Characteristics or Components Is (Are) Distinctive